It s counterintuitive, but an effective way to manage our negative reactions to life s stressors actually involves slowing down and paying very close attention. Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, explains how to begin a meditation practice and how doing so can help you seize the present moment.
It s the wild card of every big event the toast. If you re giving a new year s toast, a best man or maid of honor speech, or any other toasts this coming year, we ve got some tips to make sure people remember your toast with fondness and not horror.
Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice before it s time to split the check.
People are late for lots of reasons being overly optimistic, not accurately gauging how much time it takes to actually get somewhere, even being afraid of being early. Time management coach Rashelle Isip shares some tactics that can help you embrace punctuality and avoid that awkward apology for being tardy . again.
What does it mean to be a kinder, more caring neighbor? From Daniel Tiger s world of make-believe to Winnipeg, here s how to plug into your community, practice small acts of kindness and boost your mood. We ll also think critically about being neighborly when things get complicated.